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PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 10, 2026
· 9 min read
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
(CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides last week to kill weeds on the nation’s crops. An additional two “forever chemical” pesticides were approved in November 2025, for a total of five during the second Trump ...
Key takeaway An additional two “forever chemical” pesticides were approved in November 2025, for a total of five during the second Trump administration.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents who shop at local farmers' markets or buy produce from California may be concerned about the EPA's recent approval of new PFAS pesticides. As a major border city, El Paso's food supply is closely tied to California's agricultural industry, which supplies nearly half of the nation's vegetables and more than three-quarters of its fruits and nuts. With nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables in California already containing traces of PFAS, El Pasoans may be unwittingly exposed to these toxic chemicals. The city's own efforts to promote public health and environmental sustainability may be undermined by the EPA's decision, which could have long-term consequences for the health and well-being of El Paso's residents, particularly children and vulnerable populations who are most susceptible to the harmful effects of PFAS.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
(CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides last week to kill weeds on the nation’s crops. An additional two “forever chemical” pesticides were approved in November 2025, for a total of five during the second Trump ...
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